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liberalsarecool · 3 months

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padawan-historian · 8 months

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Harriet said "Hold on"

Zora said "Kinfolk over skinfolk"

Pauli said "Hope is a song"

Fannie said "sick n' tired of bein sick n' tired"

Rosa said "Nah"

Audre said "Enuf"

Cori said "Fuck fascism"

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thoughtkick · 4 months

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

Ida B. Wells

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readyforevolution · 6 months

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#blacktumblr #black history #black liberation #african history #ida b. wells

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odinsblog · 1 year

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Few videos have ever so clearly illustrated the two worlds that exist in America. The fact that in one of these Jeopardy recaps, none of the white contestants could even identify Ketanji Brown-Jackson—the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice, seated in 2022—was as galling as it was informative.

These are supposedly some of the brightest people in the country, but they don’t even know some of the most cursory details of Black history—conversely, Black Americans are all but required to be aware of and know even thee most obscure details of white “culture�� and European history if we want gainful employment and don’t want to be ridiculed or ostracized.

Generally speaking, white people already know precious little about the contributions and the importance of Black History and other non-European cultures, which is why when I see Ron DeSantis and other Republicans mandating laws that whitewash and erase Black history, it makes me realize just how extraordinarily EASY it is to do, because white America is already starting from a severe and intentionally maintained knowledge deficit.

#politics #black history #jeopardy #whitewashing history #american history #two americas #white ignorance #ketanji brown jackson #ida b wells #ida b. wells #education

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perfectquote · 3 months

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

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quotefeeling · 6 months

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

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thehopefulquotes · 2 months

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

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resqectable · 3 months

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

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crowgirlpictures · 3 months

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Journalist & Sociologist Ida B. Wells

Every year, I make it a point to shine a spotlight on an African American figure who serves as a profound source of inspiration for me. This year, my choice is Ida B. Wells. My first encounter with her remarkable story was during my undergraduate studies. It became apparent why her name wasn't widely discussed before – much of her groundbreaking work centered on the grim reality of lynching in the African American community.

In the academic realm, she and W.E.B. Du Bois were presented as pioneers in the field of sociology, shedding light on the social dynamics of the time. Ever since that introduction, my admiration for Ida B. Wells has only deepened. What sets her apart from many civil rights activists is her refusal to embrace pacifism; she was known to answer her door armed, a bold reflection of the turbulent era she navigated.

Born into slavery, Ida witnessed the abolition of this oppressive institution, only to confront the horrifying reality of African Americans being targeted and killed for merely existing. Her body of work provides a profound insight into the struggles faced by the African American community during that tumultuous period.

One aspect of Ida B. Wells that captivates me is her commitment to journalistic ethics. As a journalist, she maintained a high standard of integrity. Exploring her biography, one finds a narrative that is less about her personal life and more about the impactful work she undertook over the years. Through it all, Ida B. Wells never wavered in her dedication to the fight for the rights of African Americans. Her unwavering commitment to justice and equality serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience required to confront and overcome systemic injustices.

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#black women #blacklivesmatter #black history #ida b. wells

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quotemadness · 1 year

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

Ida B. Wells

#Ida B. Wells #quotes #quote #lit #literature

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moonshinemagpie · 3 months

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Pre-1900s Black History classics available for free on the Serial Reader app—for curious readers, but especially Americans who didn't get enough Black lit at school.

1900s classics can be found here

What is the Serial Reader app?

#black history month #serial reader #booklr #frederick douglass #ida b. wells #twelve years a slave #sojourner truth

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perfeqt · 4 months

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

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thoughtkick · 1 year

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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon Them.

Ida B. Wells

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readyforevolution · 3 months

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#blacktumblr #black history #black liberation #african history #ida b. wells

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radiofreederry · 10 months

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Happy birthday, Ida B. Wells! (July 16, 1862)

A journalist and civil rights activist, Ida B. Wells was born a slave in Holly Springs, Mississippi, before emancipation freed her family. Wells was educated at Rust College, and gained a reputation for civil rights activism when she refused to give up her seat on a train car. She became a prolific writer, lambasting Jim Crow and the inadequate facilities afforded to Black people in the South. She also became an investigative journalist, exposing lynchings and demystifying the racist motivations which drove them. In response, a white mob destroyed the building where her newspaper was published. Nevertheless, she continued writing and speaking extensively, involving herself both for the struggle for Black civil rights and the emerging movement for women's suffrage. Her commitment to anti-racism led to conflict with many racist white leaders of this movement, in particular Frances Willard. A founder of the NAACP, Wells was labeled a "race agitator" and monitored by the US government. She died in 1931, leaving behind an influential legacy.

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